Heavy downpour and floods usually result in the loss of shelter and many people are left homeless and helpless. The victims of the flood are left at the mercy of strangers to give them assistance. In a recent flood, a knot of toads in Australia found themselves riding on a python which was slithering out of a puddle. This once in a lifetime event left a farmer in Kununurra in the neighbourhood of Northern territory speechless even as the video capture of the event draws attention online.

Andrew Mock took the picture photographed by his brother, Paul Mock, to Twitter. Soon afterwards, Twitterati invented their version of the joke about the situation.

 

68mm just fell in the last hour at Kununurra. Flushed all the cane toads out of my brothers dam. Some of them took the easy way out – hitching a ride on the back of a 3.5m python. pic.twitter.com/P6mPc2cVS5

— Andrew Mock (@MrMeMock) December 30, 2018

Many joked stating that the Python was nothing but just an Uber that the toads used.

Outback transport. https://t.co/kAiqVPiKqr

— Duncan McDonnell (@duncanmcdonnell) December 31, 2018

I was today years old when I found out toads use snakes as public transport.

— Laurel (@Laurel_Aust) December 31, 2018

Amazing! Must be with Uber to fit that many on the ride!

— Peter Letchford (@cosmoswest) December 31, 2018

Were they toad away? 😀

— cashandcarrots (@cashandcarrots) December 31, 2018

“When I was at the centre of the lawn while crossing to the other side, I came across the python which was just slithering away with all these toads holding on it. I thought that that was one of the events which I have seen for the first time in my life and probably will never witness such ever again. In that regard, I took a photo and a video of all of which I posted to my blood brother in New Zealand as I speak.” Paul told the ABC Net Australia. “The python stretching up to 3.5 m in length was also fleeing to safety. He was moving fast across the grass with the toads still hanging onto him.” He informed the Guardian adding that the family is aware of the snake as it usually comes near the farm.

 

You might think that this rare event was enough but the drama is not yet over. The Amphibian expert Jodi Rowley who lectures at the University of New South Wales stated on Twitter that the male frogs were undoubtedly trying to make with the python. She also added that males get carried away in many cases.

The whole internet loves cane toad snake, some lovely cane toads riding a python to escape a storm! *5 seconds later* We regret to inform you https://t.co/j15bzCy45x

— Bec Hill (Be Chill) (@bechillcomedian) January 1, 2019

Python does NOT consent to this! #MeTooHissssss

— Justin Dennison (@justinsane1987) January 1, 2019

So more Tinder than Uber?

— Steve (@sinphree) January 1, 2019

somehow, you’ve found a way to make me sympathize with a snake and i do not like it https://t.co/f9UZJoE4d1

— isaac (@isaacmeep) January 1, 2019

So is that considered porn? Is that beastiality ? Inter species erotica?

— Borda (@KarmaKinetics) January 1, 2019

No no no no noooooo! You’re telling me those TOADS we’re trying to HUMP the SNAKE?!? pic.twitter.com/7qZ9EmAO0E

— 🌊NotMyPresident🌊 (@Chris6375) January 1, 2019

Male Cane Toads (Rhinella marina) can often be a little *too* keen to mate! 😂They’re all trying to mate with the poor Olive Python (Liasis olivaceus)! #Australia #WildOz #CaneToads #ItIsNYE https://t.co/XCHSDB6sgX

— Jodi Rowley (@jodirowley) December 31, 2018

This is one of the most amazing videos I’ve seen!! Lots of *very* horny Cane #Toads (Rhinella marina) trying to mate with a large Olive #Python (Liasis olivaceus), with Giant Burrowing Frogs (Cyclorana australis) & Red Tree #Frogs (Litoria rubella) calling in the background! https://t.co/uy4yACCb8q

— Jodi Rowley (@jodirowley) December 31, 2018

Male Cane Toads often get a bit carried away. This AMAZING video reminds me of the time I found a Cane Toad trying to mate with a rotting mango in North Queensland! 🤣 pic.twitter.com/g2kUBvOUV1

— Jodi Rowley (@jodirowley) December 31, 2018

The weird information revealed by Jodi provoked a laughing rite among the microblogging sites.

Amphibian experts say the male cane toads were actually trying to mate with the python. Literally carried away. 😁👍🏽 https://t.co/TjHfRB9TRw

— Amara Nwankpa (@Nwankpa_A) December 31, 2018

Here’s a randy common toad and frog trying to bang some unfortunate goldfish. Over the years I’ve had amphibians latch onto my fingers, hands, arms and boots while surveying during breeding season. Their drive to breed is insanely strong. pic.twitter.com/hbC7yEnyLB

— collie ennis (@collieennis) December 31, 2018